Nick Schneider of Arctic Wolf named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Heartland finalist by EY US

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — April 22, 2026 — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Nick Schneider, President and CEO of Arctic Wolf, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Heartland Award. Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program recognizes entrepreneurial leaders who are transforming their industries.

Schneider was selected among 28 finalists based on entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company growth, and long-term value creation. Arctic Wolf was founded in 2012 and now serves more than 10,000 customers worldwide, processing more than 9 trillion security events per week.

"To be named a finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is truly an honor and a reflection of the journey and the people behind Arctic Wolf. Every Pack member — from our security operations teams to our engineers to our go-to-market professionals — has contributed to where we are today, and I am incredibly proud of what we have built together."

About the Award

Regional winners will be announced on June 18 in Minneapolis. National award winners will be presented at the Strategic Growth Forum in November 2026.

Award Sponsors

• Presenting: PNC Bank, Cresa LLC, Marsh USA, SAP, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
• Heartland Platinum: Twin Cities Business
• Heartland Gold: Padilla
• Heartland Silver: ADP, Stagedge